The pH for pool water should be within the range of 7.2 to 7.6 or slightly on the alkaline side, preferably about 7.2. If it reaches 7.6 or above, your pool pH is too high and you need to correct this ASAP. This is a common pool problem, so it is very important to know what to do when this happens. The pH (alkalinity or acidity) of swimming pool water can easily be measured by using your chemical test kit or pool monitor.
What’s Wrong High Pool pH?
pH is a measure of the water’s balance between acidity and alkalinity. If the pH isn’t properly balanced, problems will start to occur. On a pH scale, 0 indicates extreme acidity and 14 indicates extreme alkalinity. Ideally, you want to aim to keep the pH between 7.2 and 7.6. When the level is too high other problems will occur such as high calcium levels that may cause cloudy water, clogged filters, scale build-up, and skin and eye irritation. In addition to that, pool pH that is too high runs a risk with your chlorine, your chlorine will no longer disinfect fully.
pH Down To The Rescue!
If the pool pH is too high, or above 7.6, you need to lower it as soon as possible. To do this, you will need a pH reducing chemical. Our most trusted option is pH Down. It is the perfect and most efficient way to lower your pH to a desirable level again. The amount required is based on the number of gallons of water in the pool and the amount of alkalinity in the water.
You must keep your pool water chemically balanced. It is very important to remember that your pool’s health is also your health, your time, and your money. This is why iopool is here to help you will all your pool questions and needs.
Analyse Your Pool's Water with EcO
Pool maintenance can be tedious. This is why our team decided to bring EcO to market. EcO is a smart, connected analyser that suits eather pools and hot-tubs.
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Test Kit
This Test Kit gives you access to custom pool care recommendations provided by iopool. Perfect for starting your pool's summer season. The package contains:
1 kg of pH+;
1 kg of pH-;
1 kg...
Why use manual test strips
Analysis strips allow you to test the various parameters of the quality of your water to provide your pool with the maintenance products needed. The results provided by t...
Replacement module for the EcO probe
Replacement "Sensor/Battery" block for the intelligent water monitor for real-time reporting of pool status and weather information;
Built-in battery;
Two seas...
Why use the iopool spoon?
A resistant white spoon for dosing iopool chemicals easily. Best way to do your product when you use the iopool app. Include with EcO Start-Pack and Test kit.
Why use a Bluetooth speaker?
Our Bluetooth speaker lets you stream your favorite music while you enjoy your pool. Waterproof and ready to use.
Main advantages
Waterproof;
Enhanced bass;
LED RGB li...
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A repacked EcO has been repaired and tested. It comes with the same 2-year warranty than a brand new water analyser!
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Composition
This pack contains the essential chemicals for the disinfection of a "big" swimming pool with a volume bigger than 20m³. For your basic chlorine treatments and your specific shock chlor...
Composition
This pack contains the essential chemicals for the disinfection of a "small" swimming pool with a volume smaller than 20m³. For your basic chlorine treatments and your specific shock ch...
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